Police activity will be taking place every day on the Loop Line from Higher Road in Halewood, up to Long Lane and Lower Lane in Fazakerley.

Popular with walkers and cyclists, the route follows the old railway line from Halewood to Aintree .

Neighbourhood police officers and community support officers will be patrolling the area on foot, pedal cycles and quad bikes.

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Liverpool Neighbourhood Inspector Sarah Jones said: “This operation is all about ensuring people are safe to use and enjoy the wildlife and beauty of the loop line this summer, and throughout the year. The Loop Line is a well-used path for walkers, cyclists and runners and we intend to keep it that way.

“We have had recent incidents including robbery, the use of scrambler bikes, anti-social behaviour, and we know that this is an area where offenders travel to and from undetected following crime, and may store weapons in the area.

“In the coming weeks and months, we will ensure that the loop line will be no hiding place, for offenders, property, or weapons.

“Key to these operations is always information from the community, to identify any concerns you may have or tell us where items are hidden. I would urge anyone with information to call police on 999 if a crime is in action, call 101 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”